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Spirituality
February 2 – 15, 2013
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Fun at Temple Beth Sholom MOPS, upcoming events at CCC Duplicate bridge games, costume parade, Purim carnival Stop by Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Feb. 10 for a friendly duplicate bridge game. The cost is $5 per person, per session. To RSVP, email vped@tbsev.org. The fun continues at 7 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 23 when the conservative congregation holds its community Purim celebration. There will be a costume parade, hamantashen and a sundae bar. The “Whole Megillah” reading is at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing to music of the ‘60s to ‘80s and refreshments. Participants are encouraged to come dressed
for their favorite era. On Sun., Feb. 24, Temple Beth Sholom joins Temple Emanuel for a Purim Carnival from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a Super Heroes Shpiel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 5801 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. There will be food, games, a bounce house and a petting zoo. Unlimited games and attractions cost $3 per person, and raffle tickets are $1. Temple Beth Sholom is located at 3400 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. For information, call Marc Krell at 480-897-3636, ext. 204, or email rsdirector@tbsev.org.
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There is still room in MOPS, a faith-based program for mothers to share experiences, learn from other moms and form lifelong friendships at Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S Alma School Rd., Chandler. Groups meet on Monday evenings, Wednesday mornings and Thursday mornings. During most meetings children are cared for in a program called MOPPETS, where they experience love in a preschool-like setting. The cost is $55 per semester. Visit chandlercc.org/mops-spring-registrations-2013.
Donate food
Boy Scout Troop 285 is collecting nonperishable food to benefit the Chandler Christian Community Center.
Donations may be dropped off in the lobby through Sun., Feb. 3.
Foster or adopt
Anyone considering fostering or adopting a child is invited to attend an informational meeting offered by Christian Family Care, a private nonprofit social services agency, 6:30 p.m. Tue., Feb. 5 in the Green Room at CCC.
Is the Bible man-made?
Hear scientific evidence that the Bible really is a message from God at “TRUTH-Bible” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thu., Feb. 28. For more information, visit chandlercc.org/ truth-bible.
Explore praiseworthy living Jewish heroes come to life
How to live a more ethical, praiseworthy life according to common sense, Jewish learning and Talmudic wisdom is the subject of a new course, “Living with Integrity,” starting 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. 4 at Chabad of the East Valley, 3875 W. Ray Rd., Suite 6, Chandler. “Our first session discusses the important issue of privacy and addresses questions such as ‘Should you share with another person what you know about someone else? Ever?’ and also, ‘What role does privacy play in modern life?’” says Rabbi Mendy Deitsch. Call 480-855-4333 or visit myjli.com or chabadcenter.com to learn more.
Youth Zone
Children can spend Sundays with a Jewish hero from 12:15 to 2 p.m. monthly at Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 3875 W. Ray Rd., Suite 6, on the southeast corner of McClintock Drive, Chandler. “Youth Zone, a program designed for firstthrough sixth-graders, is for children to participate in activities, outings and meet new friends,” says Rabbi Mendy Deitsch. “Mordechai and the magic show” is scheduled for Sun., Feb. 10. Children should bring a sack lunch, and nonperishable food items to be donated to needy families. RSVP to Masha@chabadcenter.com, or call 480-855-4333 for details.